Descriptive Statement: Students best learn science by doing science.
Science is not merely a collection of facts and theories but a process,
a way of thinking about and investigating the world in which we live.
This standard addresses those skills that are used by scientists as they
discover and explain the physical universe - skills that are an essential
and ongoing part of learning science.

Cumulative Progress Indicators

By the end of Grade 4, students:

1.

State a problem about the natural world in the form of a question.

2.

Develop strategies and skills for information-gathering and problem-solving,
using appropriate tools and technologies.

3.

Use technology to present the design and results of investigation.

4.

Keep a journal record of observations, recognizing patterns of
observations and summarizing findings.

5.

Learn what constitutes evidence and evaluate the data and information
used to make explanations.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in the preceding grades, by
the end of Grade 8, students: